Fattening bulls

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Growing cattle

Daily gain (growers)

The growing phase in the period of 50 - 250 kg live weight is characterized by a relatively strong growth potential and a simultaneously very low feed intake capacity (dry matter daily consumption = 2% of the live weight).

Sufficient trace elements secure the need and can compensate deficits due to unilateral corn silage ration

Phase of fattening period

Daily gains during the phases of fattening

The distinction between a growing and a final fattening phase allows to customized the needs of the animal. So-called luxury consumption is avoided.

Mid-fattening In the section between 250-450kg live weight the daily gains reach their maximum level and they should be supported by appropriate feeding.

Adapt energy and protein shares to the growth potential of the animals

By increasing the TM-absorption capacity, the amount of food increases and the energy concentration in the feed can be reduced

Mineral supply promotes a healthy foundation and healthy hooves

Stable rumen pH values​​, eg through the use of live yeast to prevent a creeping acidosis

Finishing phaseIn the fattening section above 450 kg live weight, daily gain is more difficult to achieve, at the same time the risk of adiposis increases.

Feed rations with low energy concentration

The major part of the ration should consist of ground bait ratio

High daily gain by aiming high feed intake

Ensure high crude protein concentration in spite of decreasing energy

Mineral nutrition promotes healthy foundation and healthy hooves

Stable rumen pH values​​, for example through the use of live yeast to prevent a creeping acidosis

Universal fattening

Daily gain during the universal fattening

The growing phase in the period of 250 - 700 kg live weight is characterized by a relatively strong growth potential and a simultaneously very high feed intake capacity (dry matter daily consumption = 2% of the live weight).

Ensure a medium energy and protein ratio over the entire period

Keep in view the possible temporary over- or under-supply

Mineral supply promotes a healthy foundation and healthy claws

Stable rumen pH values, eg through the use of live yeast to prevent a creeping acidosis